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spermy

spermy

1 9.9
Having the look or feel of sperm
  • adjective
  • /ˈspɜrmi/
translation icon : espermático
  • The texture of the jelly was quite spermy, making it look unappetizing.

Examples

  • The biologist noted a spermy texture in the laboratory sample.

  • That looks spermy and unappetizing!

  • Some marine creatures release a spermy substance during reproduction.

  • The liquid had a slightly spermy odor, according to the technician.

  • The texture is too spermy for me.

  • The artist created a sculpture that had a spermy appearance, mimicking the shapes of sperm cells.

  • Some species of sea creatures have a spermy look due to their elongated and translucent bodies.

Synonyms

spermatic
vsspermy
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Relating to sperm or to things like sperm cells

focuses on outward look or texture rather than internal composition
spermous
vsspermy
  • Specialized
9.9

Containing or looking like sperm cells

emphasizes outward look or texture rather than literal composition

Surface Forms

spermy positive

Morphology

spermy = sperm (transparent) = sperm + y

Formed by the noun 'sperm' with the productive adjectival suffix '-y', giving the straightforward meaning 'resembling or containing sperm'.

Etymology

The word spermy comes from the Greek word sperma, which means 'seed' and is the same root as sperm. So, something called spermy looks or feels like sperm, with a thin, 'seed'-like texture or appearance.